Activities at Lanercost House Care Home
Our dedicated Activities Coordinators offer a wide range of mentally and physically stimulating activities for residents and families to enjoy. There are regular outings in the minibus to places of interest, such as local cafes, garden centres and parks, as well as visits from entertainers, musicians and singers - and also from PAT dogs. We host various events, such as themed days, cheese & wine evenings, in addition to offering one-to-one activity sessions, including pampering, games and puzzles. Our activities staff strive to ensure residents participate in any way they can with activities that reflect their capabilities and interests.
Emily Stubbs
I joined the Lanercost House family in June 2021 as a Care Assistant and then joined the activities team in May 2022.
I love bringing joy and fun to residents, relatives, and staff on a daily basis as well as planning and organising themed days, events, and celebrations.
I think the activities’ role is very important for Residents' well-being. Whether they like to keep active with armchair exercises, join in with our weekly quiz or hop in the minibus for a day out - there is something for everyone. I aim to ensure that each Resident's interests and hobbies are supported.
I am passionate about creative and sensory activities and I love to sing and dance together with Residents. I love my job!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Lanercost House Care Home
National Dog Day
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle were holding a virtual dog show to celebrate National Dog Day. We received 38 beautiful pictures of the dogs from relatives, staff, and friends and even had a couple of international entries! We have had a busy time deciding which is the best!
Back to School
Residents and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle, have had an extraordinary photo session to give their advice for children going back to school!
The residents were reminiscing about the days they were at school and how times are changing. We hope you will love our pictures!
Remembering the Queen
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we took the time to commemorate her and pay our tributes to the Royal Family.
In loving memory of the Queen, we created our own Memorial Area with candles and photos of the Queen, which staff, residents, families and friends can visit anytime. We created a book of condolences, which residents, staff and families signed.
For many of our residents, the Queen represented comfort, hope, and peace over the past seven decades of her sovereignty, and she will be sorely missed.
Wallace Collection
Our homes had a fantastic time joining members of the Wallace Collection for an amazing sensory session.
During the live virtual experience, our residents explored one of the museum’s most beautiful Dutch flower paintings and learnt new drawing techniques.
We cannot wait to put our creative skills to a test and produce beautiful paintings of our own.
Everyone enjoyed the lovely talk, we all had lots of fun and it’s given us plenty of ideas.
Summer Fun
Residents at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle have been enjoying warm weather and sunshine in our gardens. They enjoyed cold drinks and ice lollies while admiring the lovely colourful flowers that they planted.
National Relaxation Day
Residents, relatives, and staff at Lanercost House care home in Carlisle, have been celebrating International Relaxation Day in style. Some residents enjoyed new experiences of meditation, relaxing face masks, coloring therapy, explored relaxation techniques, or just had good company while listening to relaxing music.
Upcoming events
30th Anniversary Party!
Join us as we welcome the Mayor & Mayoress to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with a masquerade party!
Carers Cafe
Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments and gain support from others caring for someone living with dementia.
